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{{Memory Infobox | {{Memory Infobox | ||
| name = Where the Stone Falls | | name = Where the Stone Falls | ||
| image = | | image = ACV Where the Stone Falls 2.png | ||
| description = ''The Shiremoot is set to begin. Votes will be cast of [[Hunwald]], [[Aelfgar]], and [[Herefrith]], but only one can be elected [[ealdorman]].'' | | description = ''The Shiremoot is set to begin. Votes will be cast of [[Hunwald]], [[Aelfgar]], and [[Herefrith]], but only one can be elected [[ealdorman]].'' | ||
| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | | appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | ||
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| reward = | | reward = | ||
| heroclass = | | heroclass = | ||
| previous = [[The Thegn of Lincoln]] | | previous = [[The Thegn of Lincoln]]<br>[[Salve for a Fresh Wound]] | ||
| next = [[A Sword-Shower in Anecastre]] {{c|choice dependant}}<br>[[Reporting on Lincolnscire]] | | next = [[A Sword-Shower in Anecastre]] {{c|choice dependant}}<br>[[Reporting on Lincolnscire]] | ||
| source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | | source = [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] | ||
| location =[[Lincoln]], [[Lincolnshire|Lincolnscire]], [[Mercia]] | | location = [[Lincoln]], [[Lincolnshire|Lincolnscire]], [[Mercia|Danish Mercia]] | ||
| date = c. 875 | | date = c. 875 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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("Yes, let's attend the shiremoot.") | ("Yes, let's attend the shiremoot.") | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Yes, I'm curious to see the shiremoot for myself. I will follow.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Yes, I'm curious to see the shiremoot for myself. I will follow.'' | ||
[[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 3.png|thumb|250px|Acha informing Eivor of her deciding vote]] | |||
After agreeing to attend the shiremoot, Eivor went inside the town hall with Abbess Acha. | After agreeing to attend the shiremoot, Eivor went inside the town hall with Abbess Acha. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''When will the vote begin, abbess?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''When will the vote begin, abbess?'' | ||
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*'''Acha:''' ''I pray that God guides your vote today ... and not the Devil, as I fear.'' | *'''Acha:''' ''I pray that God guides your vote today ... and not the Devil, as I fear.'' | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
[[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 4.png|thumb|250px|Eivor speaking a Mercian noble]] | |||
Acha walked off as Eivor pondered on how to vote. Eivor talked to a sitting lord at a table to the left of the entrance. | Acha walked off as Eivor pondered on how to vote. Eivor talked to a sitting lord at a table to the left of the entrance. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''How are you, lord?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''How are you, lord?'' | ||
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*'''[[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] Man 1:''' ''Aye, the king sends his love and support. Whatever happens here today shall have his full blessing.'' | *'''[[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] Man 1:''' ''Aye, the king sends his love and support. Whatever happens here today shall have his full blessing.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''He's learning fast. Good man.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''He's learning fast. Good man.'' | ||
[[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 6.png|thumb|250px|Eivor speaking to Aelfgar]] | |||
Eivor spoke with [[Aelfgar]], standing in the middle of the hall. | Eivor spoke with [[Aelfgar]], standing in the middle of the hall. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Good evening, Aelfgar.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Good evening, Aelfgar.'' | ||
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Eivor walked around the town hall and she heard Hunwald shouting. | Eivor walked around the town hall and she heard Hunwald shouting. | ||
*'''Hunwald:''' ''A vote for Hunwald will return the house of the ferocious swan to its former glory.'' | *'''Hunwald:''' ''A vote for Hunwald will return the house of the ferocious swan to its former glory.'' | ||
[[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 7.png|thumb|250px|Eivor speaking to Hunwald]] | |||
Eivor spoke with Hunwald. | Eivor spoke with Hunwald. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''How fare you, lord?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''How fare you, lord?'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''Quite a gambit, bishop. Mad enough to work, it may be.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Quite a gambit, bishop. Mad enough to work, it may be.'' | ||
*'''Herefrith:''' ''Well then, I thank you, for what it's worth. God go with you.'' | *'''Herefrith:''' ''Well then, I thank you, for what it's worth. God go with you.'' | ||
[[File:ACV | [[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 9.png|thumb|250px|Eivor speaking to Grim]] | ||
Eivor spoke with [[Grim]], right of the entrance. | Eivor spoke with [[Grim]], right of the entrance. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Grim. Good to see you again.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Grim. Good to see you again.'' | ||
*'''Grim:''' ''A hearty hello, ''drengr'' (courageous warrior). Seems [[ | *'''Grim:''' ''A hearty hello, ''drengr'' (courageous warrior). Seems [[Great Britain|Britain]] is getting quite used to the idea of [[Vikings|Danes]] [[Viking expansion|stalking]] her shores.'' | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Where do you fall in this contest, Grim? Aelfgar is a friend of yours, is he not?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Where do you fall in this contest, Grim? Aelfgar is a friend of yours, is he not?'' | ||
*'''Grim:''' ''He is, and a good man as well. But I cast my stone for the bishop.'' | *'''Grim:''' ''He is, and a good man as well. But I cast my stone for the bishop.'' | ||
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Eivor noticed a piece of paper near Grim. | Eivor noticed a piece of paper near Grim. | ||
:'''Shiremoot Invitation'''<br>''This letter confirms the death of Ealdorman Hundbeorht, who passed with dignity and grace and whose soul now rests in the loving hands of our heavenly Father.<br><br>The council requests your presence at the forthcoming shiremoot as we elect a new Ealdorman of Lincoln. Bishop Herefrith, Thegn Aelfgar, and Hunwald son of Hundbeorht have been selected as candidates.<br><br>Punctuality must be observed. Those who arrive late will not be allowed to cast their vote.'' | :'''Shiremoot Invitation'''<br>''This letter confirms the death of Ealdorman Hundbeorht, who passed with dignity and grace and whose soul now rests in the loving hands of our heavenly Father.<br><br>The council requests your presence at the forthcoming shiremoot as we elect a new Ealdorman of Lincoln. Bishop Herefrith, Thegn Aelfgar, and Hunwald son of Hundbeorht have been selected as candidates.<br><br>Punctuality must be observed. Those who arrive late will not be allowed to cast their vote.'' | ||
[[File:ACV | [[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 10.jpg|thumb|250px|Eivor at the voting table, standing before the three candidate banners]] | ||
Eivor went to the center table to decide her vote. | Eivor went to the center table to decide her vote. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Three men, three possible futures.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Three men, three possible futures.'' | ||
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{{#tag:tabber| | {{#tag:tabber| | ||
I cast my vote for Hunwald= | I cast my vote for Hunwald= | ||
[[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 12.png|thumb|250px|Eivor casting her vote to Hunwald]] | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Lead your shire with pride, ferocious swan.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Lead your shire with pride, ferocious swan.'' | ||
{{-}} | |||
{{!}}-{{!}} | {{!}}-{{!}} | ||
(Back to the other candidates)= | (Back to the other candidates)= | ||
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*'''Earconbert:''' ''Herefrith, the bog rat, the shit-eater! The Devil has him, that's plain to see.'' | *'''Earconbert:''' ''Herefrith, the bog rat, the shit-eater! The Devil has him, that's plain to see.'' | ||
*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''Bloody murderer. Our shire ... what remains ... my heaven awaits.'' | *'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''Bloody murderer. Our shire ... what remains ... my heaven awaits.'' | ||
|-|If Eivor voted for Hunwald= | |-|If Eivor voted for Hunwald= | ||
[[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 15.png|thumb|250px|Hunwald giving his first speech as ealdorman]] | |||
*'''Acha:''' ''It is decreed by this lawful shiremoot that the Ealdorman of Lincolnscire shall be... Son of our dear and departed Lord Hundbeorht ... Lord Hunwald of Lincolnscire.'' | *'''Acha:''' ''It is decreed by this lawful shiremoot that the Ealdorman of Lincolnscire shall be... Son of our dear and departed Lord Hundbeorht ... Lord Hunwald of Lincolnscire.'' | ||
Hunwald stepped up on stage. | Hunwald stepped up on stage. | ||
*'''Hunwald:''' ''I ... I don't know what to say. I thank you, deeply, madly, humbly. What more can I say ... I ... I don't know... I miss my father. I'd sooner see him standing here, than ... well, I will do my best. For each and every one of you!'' | *'''Hunwald:''' ''I ... I don't know what to say. I thank you, deeply, madly, humbly. What more can I say ... I ... I don't know... I miss my father. I'd sooner see him standing here, than ... well, I will do my best. For each and every one of you!'' | ||
*'''Acha:''' ''Let us all raise our cups. A toast to our new ealdorman.'' | *'''Acha:''' ''Let us all raise our cups. A toast to our new ealdorman.'' | ||
[[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 17.png|thumb|250px|Eivor noticing Herefrith behaving suspiciously]] | |||
A party ensued afterwards. During Acha's speech, Eivor noticed an angry Herefrith walk to the door and tear off his Christian necklace. | A party ensued afterwards. During Acha's speech, Eivor noticed an angry Herefrith walk to the door and tear off his Christian necklace. | ||
*'''Acha:''' ''As all well know, this shiremoot's decision is not final, but advisory. It now falls to newly anointed king, Ceolwulf, to ratify our choice. To this end, we need not worry. Ceolwulf is a friend to Saxon and Dane alike, and he is sure to approve the results. Our good and noble friend, Aethelswith—'' | *'''Acha:''' ''As all well know, this shiremoot's decision is not final, but advisory. It now falls to newly anointed king, Ceolwulf, to ratify our choice. To this end, we need not worry. Ceolwulf is a friend to Saxon and Dane alike, and he is sure to approve the results. Our good and noble friend, Aethelswith—'' | ||
[[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 18.png|thumb|250px|Herefrith revealing his Order membership whilst letting soldiers into the town hall]] | |||
Herefrith opened the hall's door and let Saxon soldiers enter the premise. | Herefrith opened the hall's door and let Saxon soldiers enter the premise. | ||
*'''Herefrith:''' ''A septic rot has overtaken this shire! A sickness for which there is only one cure!'' | *'''Herefrith:''' ''A septic rot has overtaken this shire! A sickness for which there is only one cure!'' | ||
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Saxons soldiers surrounded a group of citizens. | Saxons soldiers surrounded a group of citizens. | ||
*'''Herefrith:''' ''For the glory of the ancients! Leave none alive!'' | *'''Herefrith:''' ''For the glory of the ancients! Leave none alive!'' | ||
[[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 20.png|thumb|250px|The nobles and Eivor defending themselves against the Bishop's men]] | |||
Herefrith closed the door, in order for no escape. Eivor and the nobles fought against Herefrith's guards as Herefrith was discovered to be The Crozier. | Herefrith closed the door, in order for no escape. Eivor and the nobles fought against Herefrith's guards as Herefrith was discovered to be The Crozier. | ||
*'''Aelfgar:''' ''Herefrith, you rat!'' | *'''Aelfgar:''' ''Herefrith, you rat!'' | ||
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The guards were all defeated. | The guards were all defeated. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Bastard bishop. What's his endgame?'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Bastard bishop. What's his endgame?'' | ||
[[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 21.png|thumb|250px|The aftermath of the battle]] | |||
Eivor looked over the dead at her feet as a fellow soldier came up to her. | Eivor looked over the dead at her feet as a fellow soldier came up to her. | ||
*'''Eivor:''' ''This one's gone. Find those who still draw breath.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''This one's gone. Find those who still draw breath.'' | ||
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*'''Eivor:''' ''Polish your arse, Hunwald. The ealdorman's seat is yours. As your war counsel, I suggest you waste no time in catching this grief-tosser. He won't be far.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Polish your arse, Hunwald. The ealdorman's seat is yours. As your war counsel, I suggest you waste no time in catching this grief-tosser. He won't be far.'' | ||
*'''Hunwald:''' ''We should first bury our dead ... no?'' | *'''Hunwald:''' ''We should first bury our dead ... no?'' | ||
[[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 22.png|thumb|250px|Hunwald determined to take action against Herefrith]] | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''That choice is yours to make, ealdorman.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''That choice is yours to make, ealdorman.'' | ||
*'''Hunwald:''' ''Yes ... yes of course. We'll bury our dead, then raise a ''fyrd'' (peasant army). | *'''Hunwald:''' ''Yes ... yes of course. We'll bury our dead, then raise a ''fyrd'' (peasant army). | ||
Hunwald left as Eivor set course to see the wounded and meet with Acha. | Hunwald left as Eivor set course to see the wounded and meet with Acha. | ||
*'''Acha:''' ''I'm at a loss for words. A trusted man of the cloth. I will pray for these martyrs and tend to the remaining wounded until the last man walks free.'' | *'''Acha:''' ''I'm at a loss for words. A trusted man of the cloth. I will pray for these martyrs and tend to the remaining wounded until the last man walks free.'' | ||
[[File:ACV Where the Stone Falls 23.png|thumb|250px|Acha and Eivor discussing Herefrith's actions]] | |||
*'''Eivor:''' ''Be well, Acha.'' | *'''Eivor:''' ''Be well, Acha.'' | ||
*'''Acha:''' ''And you, Eivor. May God or ... or the gods ... protect you.'' | *'''Acha:''' ''And you, Eivor. May God or ... or the gods ... protect you.'' | ||
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*'''Earconbert:''' ''Herefrith, the bog rat, the shit-eater! The Devil has him, that's plain to see.'' | *'''Earconbert:''' ''Herefrith, the bog rat, the shit-eater! The Devil has him, that's plain to see.'' | ||
*'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''Bloody murderer. Our shire ... what remains ... my heaven awaits.'' | *'''Anglo-Saxon Man 2:''' ''Bloody murderer. Our shire ... what remains ... my heaven awaits.'' | ||
|-|If Eivor voted for Herefrith= | |-|If Eivor voted for Herefrith= | ||
*'''Acha:''' ''Our Lord God, through his infinite grace and mystery, has spoken... And he has spoken with a ringing voice! The Bishop Herefrith shall be Lincolnscire's ealdorman.'' | *'''Acha:''' ''Our Lord God, through his infinite grace and mystery, has spoken... And he has spoken with a ringing voice! The Bishop Herefrith shall be Lincolnscire's ealdorman.'' | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Choosing the Bishop during this memory will end the Lincolnscire arc prematurely. | *Choosing the Bishop during this memory will end the Lincolnscire arc prematurely. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
ACV Where the Stone Falls 1.png|Eivor meeting Acha outside the town hall | |||
ACV Where the Stone Falls 5.png|Eivor speaking to Ceolwulf's attendant | |||
ACV Where the Stone Falls 8.png|Eivor speaking to the bishop | |||
ACV Where the Stone Falls 11.png|Odin speaking to Eivor in her mind | |||
ACV Where the Stone Falls 13.jpg|Hunwald, Aelfgar and Herefrith awaiting the results | |||
ACV Where the Stone Falls 14.png|Acha announcing the results | |||
ACV Where the Stone Falls 16.png|The party celebrations | |||
ACV Where the Stone Falls 19.png|The attendant being stabbed by the soldier | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Where the Stone Falls was a virtual representation of one of Eivor Varinsdottir's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Eivor went to the Shiremoot in Lincoln, where a new ealdorman for Lincolnscire was chosen.
Upon her return to Lincoln, Eivor met with Abbess Acha in the city's market.
("Yes, let's attend the shiremoot.")
After agreeing to attend the shiremoot, Eivor went inside the town hall with Abbess Acha.
Acha walked off as Eivor pondered on how to vote. Eivor talked to a sitting lord at a table to the left of the entrance.
Eivor spoke with a man adjacent to the wall, left of the entrance.
Eivor spoke with Aelfgar, standing in the middle of the hall.
Eivor walked around the town hall and she heard Hunwald shouting.
Eivor spoke with Hunwald.
Eivor spoke with Bishop Herefrith, standing next to a sitting Acha.
Eivor spoke with Grim, right of the entrance.
Eivor noticed a piece of paper near Grim.
Eivor went to the center table to decide her vote.
A ghostly Odin appears next to Eivor.
Odin left Eivor to her decision.
(Return to first options)
(Return to first options)
(Return to first options)
Acha went and checked all the votes.
Aelfgar stepped up on stage.
A party ensued afterwards. During Acha's speech, Eivor noticed an angry Herefrith walk to the door and tear off his Christian necklace.
Herefrith opened the hall's door and let Saxon soldiers enter the premise.
One Saxon soldier stabbed Ceolwulf's attendant as Eivor took out another Saxon soldier.
Saxons soldiers surrounded a group of citizens.
Herefrith closed the door, in order for no escape. Eivor and the nobles fought against Herefrith's guards as Herefrith was discovered to be The Crozier.
The guards started to dwindle against Eivor and Lincoln's nobles.
The guards were all defeated.
Aelfgar and Eivor stood over the dead at their feet.
Hunwald sat down.
Aelfgar went to Hunwald.
Aelfgar and Hunwald left for battle as Eivor met with Acha, who tended the wounded.
Eivor left Acha and spoke to Earconbert as he tended to a fatally wounded man.
Hunwald stepped up on stage.
A party ensued afterwards. During Acha's speech, Eivor noticed an angry Herefrith walk to the door and tear off his Christian necklace.
Herefrith opened the hall's door and let Saxon soldiers enter the premise.
One Saxon soldier stabbed Ceolwulf's attendant as Eivor took out another Saxon soldier.
Saxons soldiers surrounded a group of citizens.
Herefrith closed the door, in order for no escape. Eivor and the nobles fought against Herefrith's guards as Herefrith was discovered to be The Crozier.
The guards started to dwindle against Eivor and Lincoln's nobles.
The guards were all defeated.
Eivor looked over the dead at her feet as a fellow soldier came up to her.
Eivor walked to a stunned Hunwald.
Hunwald left as Eivor set course to see the wounded and meet with Acha.
Eivor left Acha and spoke to Earconbert as he tended to a fatally wounded man.
After speaking with Hunwald, Eivor spoke to the bishop of an alliance.
Acha left the conversation as Eivor nodded at her.
Eivor shook the bishop's hand.
Hunwald raised his mug at Eivor.
Eivor left to report to Randvi.
Eivor casted her vote and the new ealdorman was chosen.
ACV Where the Stone Falls 1.png|Eivor meeting Acha outside the town hall ACV Where the Stone Falls 5.png|Eivor speaking to Ceolwulf's attendant ACV Where the Stone Falls 8.png|Eivor speaking to the bishop ACV Where the Stone Falls 11.png|Odin speaking to Eivor in her mind ACV Where the Stone Falls 13.jpg|Hunwald, Aelfgar and Herefrith awaiting the results ACV Where the Stone Falls 14.png|Acha announcing the results ACV Where the Stone Falls 16.png|The party celebrations ACV Where the Stone Falls 19.png|The attendant being stabbed by the soldier
